ROMANIAN MEALS, CUSTOMS AND FOOD COMMONLY USED The single most important staple of the Romanian diet is mamaliga (the name is of Turkish origin from mama, and means food). Many peasants have survived almost solely on this cornmeal porridge while even the upper classes make it almost a daily part ...
Special Occasions in Romania
ROMANIAN SPECIAL OCCASIONS Over 85 percent of the population is Romanian Orthodox. Very small minorities of Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Jews make up the remainder. The Romanian calendar burgeons with fast days and feast days, lucky days and unlucky days, rites for spring and rites for winter, sheep milking festivals, ...
Domestic Life in Romania
ROMANIAN DOMESTIC LIFE Romanian homes are brightly decorated with wall hangings, curtains, coverlets and tablecloths of richly intricate embroideries. Displays of folk pottery and carved wooden objects attest to an artistic people who are seldom idle with their hands. Even much of the furniture is handmade and beautifully carved and ...
Romanian Food
FOODS OF ROMANIA DAIRY PRODUCTS Yogurt, soured milk, and cottage cheese head the list of dairy products in the Romanian food diet for these are not only eaten by themselves but enjoyed as parts of many other food and dishes. Sweet cream is widely used as whipped cream in pastries, ...
Swedish Food, Customs and Culture
FOODS, CUSTOMS AND CULTURE OF SWEDEN Maintaining neutrality in two world wars, and historically the benevolent ruler of parts of the Baltic, Germany, and Finland, Sweden stands today as the wealthiest, most cosmopolitan country of Northern Europe. Sweden’s population of approximately 8.5 million makes her the fourth-largest nation in Northern ...
Glossary of Foods and Food Terms in Scotland
SCOTTISH FOOD GLOSSARY AND FOOD TERMS Arbroath Smokies: tiny haddocks smoked slowly to a dark color and strong flavor. A specialty from the east coast near Dundee. Ashet: an oval or rectangular baking dish with high sides and spout, especially used for pies. Atholl Brose: a dessert made of honey, ...
Meals and Customs in Scotland
SCOTTISH MEALS AND CUSTOMS It has been said that the best Scottish meals are breakfast and tea. But those who have enjoyed fine black Angus beef or rich Scottish salmon may well have a quarrel. And though there has long been a Scottish superstition (especially in the north) against shell-fish ...
Foods Commonly Used in Scotland
SCOTTISH FOODS THAT ARE COMMONLY USED Hearty soups, fish dishes, and a great variety of quick breads and cakes (leavened with soda or baking powder rather than yeast) are the staples in a Scottish kitchen. Fish may be considered one of the most important staples, but dairy products are also ...
Special Occasions in Scotland
SCOTTISH SPECIAL OCCASIONS The Presbyterian Church of Scotland has more than a million followers. The Roman Catholic Church is second in importance with other denominations following in much lesser numbers. Christmas in Scotland is a one-day holiday highlighted with a festive family dinner at noon featuring roast chicken, mashed potatoes ...
Domestic Life in Scotland
SCOTTISH DOMESTIC LIFE Simplicity and practicality, so much a part of the Scottish diet, are also a part of the Scottish kitchen. Utensils are sturdy and useful rather than ornamental, and many pieces of kitchenware (as well as recipes) have been handed down from mother to daughter. There are few ...